In the following question a certain relation exists between the first two words. The same relation also exists between the third and the fourth word. Out of these four words one word is missing and is denoted by a question mark in the question. Find out the missing word from the words given below.
Sorrow : Joy :: Pleasure : ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Pain
Given pair: Sorrow : Joy → opposites (sorrow is deep sadness, joy is great happiness)
| Pair | Relationship |
|---|---|
| (1) Pleasure : Anger | not opposites (anger is a strong feeling of being upset with someone) |
| (2) Pleasure : Hatred | not opposites (hatred is a very strong dislike, and its opposite is love) |
| (3) Pleasure : Pain (answer) | opposites (pleasure is a happy, good feeling, pain is a feeling of hurt) |
| (4) Pleasure : Jealousy | not opposites (jealousy is an unhappy feeling when someone else has what you want) |